UAFS Wind Ensemble to Perform

Audiences of the 2022-2023 Season of Entertainment will have a chance to see the UAFS Wind Ensemble in concert later this month.

The concert, which will take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, will be under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Low Brass at the university.

The Wind Ensemble will perform works by Grainger, Schuman, Markowski, and others.

“The concert mixes classic wind band repertoire and modern, cutting-edge sounds of symphonic winds that are sure to please concert-goers,” said Zacharella. “The UAFS Wind Ensemble is primed and ready to present an extraordinary concert experience.”

Students performing in the concert are:
Alma: Trent Gregory, Sydney Alegria
Cedarville: Jack Garner
Charleston: Cole Sanders, Erika Verkamp, Elijah Slaton
Elkins: Tahlia Bergeron
Fort Smith: Aanika Reilly, Sophia Praphan, Cristian Salinas, Joseph Herrera, Dillon Pike, Billy Marts, Luyen Lee, Daniel Simon, Shane Winford, Tommy Thavonekham, Jesus Sanchez, Daniela Quebedo, Alex Drummond, Miguel Barroso-Zepeda, Gavin Green, Kolton Savage 
Greenwood: Ethan Williams, Andrew Hardin, Michael Dunham, Gustavo Martinez 
Lavaca: Justin Hobbs, Bryanna Hamm 
Magazine: Ciera Grijalva
Muldrow, Oklahoma: Destiny Riddle, Ashton Nichols, Lily King, Kaydon Chisum, Bailey Brown, Ray Brown
Muskogee, Oklahoma: Leighanne Ashby 
Ozark: Philip Vega-Ramirez
Poteau, Oklahoma: Dylan Richmond
Rudy: Mason Sangster
Sallisaw, Oklahoma: Cameron Sprinkle, Kyler Mendiola, Sam Glover
Van Buren: Arturo Hernandez, James Estrada, Katie Lockhart, Gian Trejo, Jasmine Rosa, Landon Brady, 
Noah Dieter, Olivia Steele
Velma-Alma, Oklahoma: Bradyn Sanders
Waldron: Sean Moore, Lupita Morales

The concert is part of the Season of Entertainment - New Horizons, a year-long lineup of entertainment sponsored by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith featuring plays, musicals, and symphonic performances featuring UAFS students and faculty.